"Grandpa Zhou, please stop talking."
After the white-haired elder finished speaking, the red-clothed girl said with a pained expression, "His daughter is dying. Her urgency is understandable. Please don't provoke them further."
"Although I've seen people part and die since I was young, I don't like seeing them. I'll leave first. Please handle this quickly and don't affect business."
After giving the Zhao family a sympathetic glance, the red-clothed girl sighed slightly and turned to leave.
The moment the red-clothed woman turned, the crying of Zhao Jianguo and his wife erupted.
Losing something that was once regained is a thousand times more painful than never having it at all.
Zhao Shihua waking up after three years of sleep overjoyed Zhao Jianguo and his wife, making the world seem bright and sunny.
But just three hours later, Zhao Jianguo and his wife learned that Zhao Shihua was about to die. This sudden darkness enveloped them, a bolt from the blue.
Their emotions plummeted from the highest peak to the lowest valley, from great joy to deep sorrow, their cries tearing at their hearts.
Zhao Min also felt heartache and pain, but she did not wail and cry like her parents.
At this critical moment, Zhao Min thought of Shen Lang, whom she had just mocked. She rushed to Shen Lang and said, "Mr. Shen, you were able to foresee my sister's condition three hours ago. You must be able to save my sister, right?"
"What?"
Upon hearing Zhao Min's words, the red-clothed girl, who had already walked more than ten steps away, turned back in shock.
"Yes, I can save her."
Looking at the tear-streaked Zhao Min, Shen Lang took a bite of the chestnut cake in his hand and said, "Your sister's illness is a terminal disease that no doctor in this world can cure. For me, however, it is not a problem."
"However..."
Shen Lang paused slightly before speaking with a resounding voice, "I will not save this person."
"Right—"
As soon as Shen Lang finished speaking, Wang Yuyan chimed in, "When my Brother Shen warned you earlier, none of your family believed him. Instead, you slandered and smeared him. Now that the illness has truly flared up, you come crawling back to beg my Brother Shen to save her. Do you have any shame?"
"You can mock and slander my Brother Shen as much as you want, and then beg him to save someone. Does my Brother Shen have no dignity?"
"Get lost—"
Wang Yuyan cursed, "All of you are idiots. Don't bother my Brother Shen here."
Although Wang Yuyan had not yet fully accepted Shen Lang in her heart, Shen Lang was, after all, her fiancé.
She had already been very angry when Zhao Min's family had mocked and slandered Shen Lang just now.
Now that the outcome was exactly as Shen Lang had predicted, severely slapping the Zhao family in the face, how could Wang Yuyan not vent her anger?
Shen Lang was slightly surprised by Wang Yuyan's reaction.
He hadn't expected Wang Yuyan to care about him at such a crucial moment. This warmed his heart and moved him greatly.
Moved, Shen Lang looked at Zhao Min and said, "Teacher Zhao, I have already made my position clear. I will not save this person."
"What?"
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Zhao Min was shocked, then angered. "Shen Lang, I admit that our family did mock you just now. But now, a life is at stake. How can you be so petty about a small matter and refuse to save someone?"
"You should be magnanimous, like a prime minister who can hold a boat in his belly. Save her now, or I will report you to the Medical Affairs Bureau, and you will never be able to be a doctor again."
As this was said, Shen Lang frowned, while Gu Qinghan became furious, slamming the table and exclaiming, "Whether to save someone or not is my brother's freedom. What right do you have to morally blackmail him?"
Gu Qinghan couldn't believe how absurd Zhao Min was. She had made a mistake but refused to admit it, instead resorting to moral blackmail against Shen Lang.
"Brother, whether you save this person today or not is up to you. I guarantee that no one will be able to morally blackmail or threaten you, and you will not be affected afterward."
Many people knew Gu Qinghan as the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Military Security Bureau, a high-ranking position at a young age.
However, few knew about Gu Qinghan's family background.
The Gu family was a vast clan, their ancestor being a highly influential great thinker of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.
This family had existed for nearly four hundred years, and their influence had not only not diminished but had grown stronger.
Especially in Nanling, the Gu family's presence could be found in almost every industry and institution.
The outside world called Yang Ce the King of Nanling, but only a few knew that he was a mere thug. If he were to confront the Gu family, the Gu family could crush him with just one finger.
Gu Qinghan's rapid rise to a high position in the Military Security Bureau within a few years was due to her own efforts, but also to the support of her family, otherwise, she couldn't have progressed so quickly.
The Gu family elder doted on Gu Qinghan, treating her as his most precious jewel. Whatever Gu Qinghan wanted, Grandpa Gu would not refuse.
Therefore, Zhao Min's threat was nothing to Gu Qinghan, who had such a deep background.
No matter how many "complaints" Zhao Min made, Gu Qinghan could make them all disappear without a trace.
"Sister, don't mind her. We've had enough tea. Let's go."
Facing Zhao Min's unreasonable behavior, Shen Lang frowned, a trace of disgust appearing in his eyes, and said to Gu Qinghan.
"This guy really dislikes unreasonable women. It seems my accommodating approach is the right one."
Wang Yuyan clearly captured the emotion in Shen Lang's eyes and secretly praised herself for being clever.
In fact, this was evident from Shen Lang's fondness for the gentle and well-behaved Yu sisters.
"Okay—"
This incident with Zhao Min also soured Gu Qinghan's mood. She turned to Song Xiadao and said, "Old Song, let's go."
"Sigh..."
Song Xiadao glanced at Zhao Min, then at Shen Lang, and said, "Whether to save someone or not, follow your heart. Do as you please."
"How can you say that?"
Hearing Song Xiadao's words, Zhao Min said angrily, "You are the Director of the Military Security Bureau. Someone's life is in danger now, you should immediately order Shen Lang to save her."
"I order you now to immediately order Shen Lang to save her, or I will report you. No, I will report you for inaction and disregard for human life."
"Are you telling me how to do my job?"
Hearing Zhao Min's words, Song Xiadao chuckled, "How many years has it been? No one has ever dared to tell me how to do my job. Girl, you have immense courage."
"You may not know who I, Song Xiadao, am, but many people do. I always act according to my conscience. Whether you want to complain or report, it's up to you."
Saying this, Song Xiadao slowly stood up and left without looking back.
Seeing this, Gu Qinghan and Shen Lang followed.
However, just as Shen Lang walked up to the red-clothed girl, she suddenly blocked his path.